Exit polls have ignited celebrations in BJP and Shiv Sena camps as they forecast a sweeping success in Mumbai’s BMC elections. The ‘Mahayuti’ alliance’s prospects look brighter than ever, potentially rewriting the civic body’s leadership narrative.
Voters turned out in droves, with turnout exceeding 55% in many contested areas. Issues like flooding during monsoons, unauthorized constructions, and healthcare access dominated discourse. The alliance capitalized by deploying booth-level workers who promised actionable reforms.
Projections place the combine at 140-plus wards, ensuring unchallenged authority over planning, sanitation, and urban development. This shift is particularly poignant given Shiv Sena’s historical stronghold since 1997.
Rival factions, led by Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), dismiss the polls as ‘opinion engineering.’ They point to strong performances in Marathi heartlands like Worli and Mahim. Independent observers, however, validate the alliance’s momentum through multi-agency data.
The BMC’s vast resources make this win a game-changer for Maharashtra politics. Expect policy overhauls in housing, transport, and green spaces if the polls hold true. As ballots are sorted, Mumbai braces for a transformed municipal future.